Photos: Falcons defeat Cardinals

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Photos: Falcons defeat Cardinals

The Falcons defeated the Cardinals 20-19 on a field goal by Younghoe Koo as time expired Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea (7) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-19. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea (7) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-19. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder drops back for a pass during warm-ups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2022.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) calls for a play during the fourth quarter against the Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) greets his teammates as they walk into the field for warm-ups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2022.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons players celebrate with Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier’s (25) touchdown during the second quarter against the Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2022, in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2022, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) falls to the turf against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) picks off the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. The play was called back with a penalty against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall (34) reacts to a fumble recovery against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs near Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) is hit by Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs near Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (2) misses the pass against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cornell Armstrong (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith reacts to play against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) sings a ball to Trenity Acey before the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2022.
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Sara-Ann Goodwin takes a selfie with Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, January 1, 2022.
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Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt tossed the ball to the fans before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, January 1, 2022. Watt announced his retirement after 12 seasons.
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Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea (7) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-19. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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